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Four years later another woman came forward and told police Burrell had raped and beaten her, at which point he was arrested.

He was found guilty in a three-week trial and sentenced on Tuesday at Inner London Crown Court.

Rob Way, from the Metropolitan Police Force, said: "I would like to thank both victims who showed tremendous courage through the investigation and trial.

"I hope that the conviction and lengthy sentence bring them some closure.

"I also hope that this conviction for historical offences demonstrates how hard the Met will work to bring justice for victims of sexual offences, and will encourage other victims of crime to come forward."